A high-dollar burglary investigation has led to the arrest of four suspects after more than $300,000 in cash, gold coins and guns were stolen from a residence in rural Central Point last month.
During the investigation, detectives from the Jackson County Sheriff's Office searched three Medford homes after tracking sales of the rare gold coins and guns. While searching the residences, detectives discovered gold coins and guns tying the suspects to the crime as well additional firearms possessed by convicted felons and more than 140 grams of methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl.
Detectives began their investigation on August 22nd after deputies took a burglary report in the 4800-block of Old Stage Road. During the burglary, thieves stole $108,000 in cash along with 95 gold coins worth approximately $180,000. The suspects also took seven firearms including a rare select-fire, fully-automatic pistol. Upon further investigation, multiple suspects were discovered with rare gold coins including South African Kruggerands, American Eagles and Canadian Maple Leafs in their possession.
On October 5th, detectives served a search warrant in the 1600-block of Hollyhock Drive in Medford. During the search, investigators found stolen guns, coins, and approximately 28 grams of meth and fentanyl. Later that day, detectives searched a suspect's car and residence in the 300-block of Mary Street in Medford and found a stolen gun, gold coins and around 70 grams of meth. Many other stolen items and body armor were found in the 900-block of Royal Court in Medford.
The arrestees were identified as 53-year-old Michael Jason, 51-year-old Jonathan Kinsella, 43-year-old Michelle Kinsella and 68-year-old Curtis Hollins -- all of Medford. They were lodged at the Jackson County Jail on numerous charges. The case will be prosecuted by the Jackson County District Attorney's Office.
Investigators are still looking for the cash and remaining gold coins. Anyone with information in this case is urged to call the Jackson County Sheriff's Office Tip Line at (541)-774-8333. Please reference Case #23-4864.
